hapnikuküllastuse

Hapnikuküllastuse, also known as oxygen saturation, refers to the percentage of hemoglobin molecules in the blood that are carrying oxygen. It is a measure of how well the lungs are oxygenating the blood and how efficiently the blood is transporting that oxygen to the rest of the body. Normal arterial hapnikuküllastus is typically between 95% and 100%.

A hapnikuküllastus reading below this normal range may indicate that the body is not receiving enough oxygen. This can be due to various respiratory conditions such as pneumonia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or even conditions affecting the heart's ability to pump blood effectively. Environmental factors, like high altitude, can also temporarily lower hapnikuküllastus.

Hapnikuküllastus is commonly measured using a pulse oximeter, a small device that clips onto a fingertip, earlobe, or toe. The device uses light to determine the amount of oxygenated hemoglobin. In clinical settings, continuous monitoring of hapnikuküllastus is vital for patients with respiratory or cardiac issues. Understanding this value helps healthcare professionals assess a patient's oxygenation status and guide treatment decisions.